RU2623913C2 - Clock capable to indicate together time and physical quantity - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics.

SUBSTANCE: clock or the like are presented, containing: a dual-use scale for indicating together time and physical quantity; a physical quantity receiving unit to obtain information on the physical quantity; a target storage receiving unit to receive target storage, which is a physical quantity, which shall be stored in the time interval to the current time; a time displaying unit to display time on the dual-use scale; an actual storage receiving unit to receive actual storage, which is the physical quantity value stored to the current time; and a difference displaying unit to display difference obtained from the actual storage and the target storage by using the current time as the starting point.

EFFECT: clock improvement.

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a watch capable of showing together both time and physical quantities.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditionally, various types of watches are known that provide the ability to indicate physical quantity information as well as time information, such as wrist watches and table clocks. For example, according to Patent Reference 1, a watch is disclosed for displaying a target in digital format, which provides the ability to numerically indicate the current degree of achievement compared with a desired goal for a certain period. Additionally, according to Patent Reference 2, a watch is disclosed that provides an opportunity to easily understand the degree of energy consumption at a current point in time compared to a target level or the like.

[0003] Patent Reference 1: Publication of the Unexamined Patent Application (Japan) No. 2009-85935

Patent Reference 2: Publication of the Examined Patent Application (Japan) No. 5332069

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The tasks solved by the invention

[0004] With a traditional watch, information about the target physical quantities, the degree of achievement of the goal and time was indicated using separate displays. Thus, it was required that users distinguish the above information individually, thereby making it difficult for users to instantly understand whether the goal was achieved or not.

Means of solving the problem

[0005] In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a watch containing a dual-use scale for the combined indication of a physical quantity, which should be monitored using information about the obtained target values set for time points and time intervals, a unit for obtaining information about physical a value for obtaining information about a physical quantity associated with time, a block for obtaining information about a stored (note: target accumulating) physical quantity for obtaining information about the stored physical quantity indicating the physical quantity to be obtained by the current time in the time interval using information on the average physical quantity in the form of the average value obtained as a result when the target values obtained in these time periods are divided by the duration of the time interval, the time display unit for displaying time on the dual-use scale, the unit for obtaining information about the achieved value to obtain information about the value e, reached up to the current time for a physical quantity controlled in a given time interval, and a unit for displaying a deviation of a quantity for indicating a deviation in a quantity resulting from when a stored physical quantity up to the current time in a predetermined time interval is subtracted from the achieved value , such a deviation is represented by a higher value than the value for the current time, when the deviation is positive, and is presented by means of a lower value than the value for the current time, when the deviation is negative, provided that the deviation is counted from the value for the current time shown on the dual-use scale.

Advantages of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention having the above configuration, users can simultaneously recognize the time and the specific degree of achievement of the goal at the current time using a single scale. Therefore, users are able to instantly understand the above information and take timely action based on the degree to which the goal has been achieved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a clock concept of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of other watches 1 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of other watches 2 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of other watches 3 of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a clock of a first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a clock concept of a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a clock of a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a change in a physical quantity indicated by a clock of the first embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described later in the document with reference to the drawings. The relationships between the embodiments and the claims are described as follows.

The first embodiment will mainly describe claim 1. The second embodiment will mainly describe claim 2. A third embodiment will mainly describe claim 3. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without going beyond them.

[0009] << First embodiment >>

<Concept of the first embodiment>

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a clock concept of a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the “clock” of the first embodiment is characterized as follows. That is, such a clock indicates the time on a dual-use scale. In addition, such a watch receives information on a physical quantity relative to a physical quantity associated with time, obtains information on a stored physical quantity indicating a physical quantity to be obtained by the current time in a time period using information on an average physical quantity in the form of an average the values obtained as a result, when the target values obtained in these time periods are divided by the duration of the time period, information about the value down to the current time for a physical quantity controlled in a given time interval and indicate the deviation in the value resulting from when the stored physical quantity up to the current time in a predetermined time interval is subtracted from the achieved value, this deviation is represented by a higher value than the value for the current time, when the deviation is positive, and is represented by a lower value than the value for the current time when the deviation is negative, provided that the deviation is measured from the values for the current time shown on the dial dual purpose. The clock indicated in FIG. 1, show the time 9:35. FIG. 1-A indicates that the deviation is positive. FIG. 1-B shows that the deviation is negative.

<Functional configuration of the first embodiment>

[0011] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the watches 0200 of the first embodiment comprise a dual-purpose scale 0201, a physical quantity information obtaining unit 0202, stored physical quantity information obtaining unit 0203, a time display unit 0204, an achieved value information obtaining unit 0205, and a value deviation display unit 0206.

[0012] The term "dual-use scale" refers to a scale for the combined indication of a physical quantity, which should be monitored using information about the obtained target values set for time points and time intervals. Such a dual-purpose scale consists of many strokes that indicate time periods, and a display surface with a function to indicate such strokes on the watch. That is, it seems possible to simultaneously indicate time and information about a physical quantity using one scale. In addition, a configuration is applicable in which a dial for indicating the time corresponding to the strokes is added to the surface of the watch. It seems possible that the main location for placing the dual-use scale would be on the edge of the dial to indicate the time for the hours described in FIG. 1. However, as long as information on time and physical quantities can be indicated together, such a primary location is not limited to the aforementioned location. The number of strokes for a dual-use scale can be 60, as is usually the case with ordinary watches. Multiples for 60 (e.g. 120 or 240) or common divisors for 60 (e.g. 12 or 4) can be set. Such values can be arbitrarily determined.

[0013] The term "obtained target values set for time points and time intervals" refers to the obtained target values for physical quantities that can be increased or decreased over multiple time periods. Here, a configuration is possible in which the obtained target values may change over time periods. In the case where the physical quantity to be monitored is electricity, for example, there is a difference between the amount of electricity consumed during the night period and the electricity consumed during the day period. Thus, it is possible to change the setting so as to set a higher target value for the night time period than for the daytime period.

[0014] Considering a time span used as a standard for setting target values, for example, it seems possible to set 30 minutes as a single time span. Alternatively, 5, 15 or 60 minutes may be used. It seems possible to store information about the obtained target values in the internal storage unit in advance or create a configuration by which such information is obtained from the external device via a wired or wireless communication line. In addition, it is also possible to receive input data for work, when necessary, using equipment to enter the operation.

[0015] The term "physical quantity to be monitored using information about the obtained target values set for time points or time spans" refers to a physical quantity that is used to enable users to recognize whether or not target values to be monitored are exceeded to achieve the appropriate goal.

[0016] The “physical quantity information obtaining unit” supports a function for acquiring information on the aforementioned physical quantity associated with time. There are various types of physical quantity information to be obtained. Examples include energy consumption at a particular point in time (i.e., the amount of energy consumed at a given point in time), speed for a treadmill simulator, or the like. However, the above types of information are not limited to such examples. In addition, the term "associated with time" is used with reference to information about a physical quantity obtained at a particular point in time. More specifically, the term “physical quantity” is used with reference not to a value obtained by continuously receiving information for a certain period, but to a value individually obtained at a particular time, such as 16:30 or 16:44, for example.

[0017] In addition, the physical quantity is represented using a value that becomes the basis for the achieved value and the deviation of the quantity that must be obtained subsequently. Thus, it is necessary that information on each physical quantity be obtained at an earlier stage than the stage at which information on the achieved value and deviation of the quantity is obtained. Specifically, considering a preferred display method for users, it is desirable to change the display of the variance of the value along with the changes in the time display. Thus, it seems possible configuration by which information about the physical quantity is obtained at shorter intervals than the minimum interval with which the displayed time changes. The expression "minimum interval with which the displayed time changes" refers to the shortest interval with which the display changes to indicate the course of time using the dual-use scale. For example, when there are 60 strokes on the dual-use scale, the “shortest interval” is 1 minute. Thus, in the case of the aforementioned example, it is desirable to obtain information about a physical quantity with an interval of less than once per minute.

[0018] The physical quantity information obtaining means may be configured such that such information is obtained by a sensor, such as a temperature sensor or an accelerometer, may be configured such that such information is obtained by an operation input device, or configured such that information is obtained through wired or wireless communication line. As a configuration using a communication line, it is permissible to use a form of communication over power lines (PLC) using power lines.

[0019] The “stored physical quantity information obtaining unit” supports a function for acquiring stored physical quantity information indicating a physical quantity to be obtained by the current time in the time interval using the average physical quantity information in the form of an average value obtained in As a result, when the target values obtained in these time periods are divided by the duration of the time period. The term "average physical quantity" refers to a target value per unit time for a physical quantity. The “unit of time” can be 1 minute for a regular watch. Obtaining the appropriate values makes it possible to confirm the information about the obtained target values for time periods, as well as additional segmented time units.

[0020] The relationship between the obtained target value and the stored physical quantity is explained later in this document using a specific energy consumption value as an example. For example, in the case where the obtained target value for the energy consumption for 30 minutes from 16:30 to 17:00 is set at 6000 kWh, the average physical value can be calculated as 200 kW per minute as a unit of time. Therefore, based on this setting, the stored physical quantity at 16:45 is calculated as 3000 kWh, and the stored physical quantity at 16:50 is calculated as 4000 kWh.

[0021] The "time display unit" supports a function for indicating time on a dual-use scale. The expression “indicating the time on a dual-use scale” refers to a time indicating method that enables visual recognition of time based on information shown on the dual-use scale, which is one part of the watch as a whole. By adopting the display method described above, the time may be displayed without using some or all of the hands, such as the minute hands and hour hands, traditionally used in watch displays, for example. More specifically, as described in FIG. 3, the following display methods are possible. For example, the fragment corresponding to the time, which should be shown by the minute hand on a traditional watch, can be indicated on the dual-use scale. The fragment corresponding to the timeline, which should be shown by clockwise, for this can be indicated at the target location between the fragment showing the physical size of the dual-use scale and the dual-use scale. According to the clock of the first embodiment, the adoption of the configuration described above makes it possible to simultaneously recognize the specific degree of goal achievement at the current time, as well as time, based on a single scale. Therefore, it is possible to understand the above information instantly and take timely action based on the degree of achievement of the goal.

[0022] The “reached value information obtaining unit” supports a function for obtaining information about a value reached up to the current time for a physical quantity controlled in a given time interval. More specifically, the obtained value information obtaining unit supports a function for obtaining information on the total physical quantity that was continuously obtained through the physical quantity information obtaining unit during the period from the beginning of the time period to the current time. In response to the example of the physical quantity described above, the achieved value information obtaining unit may be configured to obtain information on the amount of energy consumption up to the current time based on the received energy consumption and to obtain the total distance traveled or calorie consumption based on the obtained simulator speed. The adoption of the configuration outlined above makes it possible to understand the resulting physical quantity associated with time based on a unit of time, and, as a result, calculate the deviation of the quantity using the stored physical quantity information described below.

[0023] The “quantity deviation display unit” supports a function for indicating a deviation in a value resulting from when a stored physical quantity up to the current time in a predetermined time period is subtracted from the achieved value, such a deviation is represented by a higher value than the value for the current time when the deviation is positive, and is represented by a lower value than the value for the current time when the deviation has it is negative, provided that the deviation is measured from the value for the current time shown on the dual-use scale. The expression "a deviation in a value resulting from when a stored physical quantity up to the current time in a predetermined time period is subtracted from the achieved value", in particular, indicates a value indicating whether or not the achieved value exceeds the stored physical quantity. The calculation of the aforementioned deviation of the value makes it possible to indicate whether or not the reached value at the current time in a predetermined time interval of the target, and allows users to understand the above information. Therefore, in the case where the energy consumption value, for example, is obtained in the form of the achieved value, obtaining a deviation of the value makes it possible for users to understand whether or not such users take the intended actions to save energy. In the case where the number of calories consumed during a continuous workout with a simulator or the like, it turns out, it is possible to determine whether or not the load for the target calorie consumption has been reached.

[0024] The expression "such a deviation is represented by a higher value than the value for the current time when the deviation is positive, and is represented by a lower value than the value for the current time when the deviation is negative, provided that the deviation is counted from the value for the current time shown on the dual-use scale "refers to a situation in which, when the aforementioned deviation is positive or negative ter, a separate indication is performed on a dual-use scale, in addition to indicating the current time. In cases in which the aforementioned deviation is positive, the achieved value is indicated as exceeding the stored physical quantity. In cases in which the aforementioned deviation is negative, the achieved value is indicated as falling below the stored physical quantity. In other words, the dual-use scale indicates that the goal was exceeded in the first case, and that the goal was not exceeded in the latter case.

[0025] A method for indicating a degree of deviation of a quantity (ie, a relationship between a dual purpose scale value and a value deviation value) can be implemented based on the unit set for the stored physical quantity and the number of strokes on the dual purpose scale. More specifically, an example of a case in which the obtained physical quantity is the amount of energy consumed is explained using specific numerical values. In the case where the obtained target value is 6000 kWh for a 30-minute time span, the stored physical quantity for the current time will be 4000 kWh. However, the achieved value is 5000 kWh after 20 minutes. In this case, the deviation of the value is 1000 kWh, which is positive. In this case, the number of strokes of the scale for the time interval is 30, and the deviation of the value for each stroke is 200 kW. Thus, in this case, such a deviation is represented by 5 strokes that extend beyond the value for the current time (specific example 1). In contrast, in the case where the achieved value is 1600 kWh, the deviation for the current time is 2400 kWh. Thus, in such a case, such a deviation is represented by the absence of 12 strokes below the value for the current time (specific example 2). When users look at the clocks that indicate the above results, such users can recognize the need to take energy-saving actions to reduce energy consumption to a degree corresponding to 5 minutes in case of specific example 1, and such users can recognize that there is a margin of time within 12 minutes of consumption in the case of specific example 2. The adoption of the configuration described above for the method of indicating using the dual-use scale makes ozhnym user recognition stored physical quantity associated with the time, as well as the achieved value when users are watching the clock. Thus, it is possible for such users to take timely action based on the degree of achievement of the goal.

[0026] The aforementioned display method is only an example, and thus, it goes without saying, it is possible to use another form of display. Specifically, the same form of indication is possible for all relevant strokes of the dual-use scale. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a leading fragment of one of the strokes representing a higher value than the value for the current time and representing a lower value than the value for the current time of the dual-use scale can be used.

[0027] Further, an indication for displaying a variation of a value using the clock of the first embodiment is performed using the same dual-purpose scale that indicates the current time. Thus, it is desirable to indicate the deviation of a quantity using a display that differs in form from the form used to indicate the current time, to the extent possible, so that users are able to recognize both the deviation and the time by distinguishing between them. For example, in the case where the current time is indicated in the form of light emission, there may be a configuration in which a deviation of a value is indicated by a flicker form, or a configuration in which the current time is indicated by elements of a different color than that used to indicate a deviation of a value , or through a thick line.

[0028] Furthermore, in the case where there are a plurality of physical quantities represented by a dual-purpose scale, a configuration is possible in which a plurality of display surfaces are set to indicate such physical quantities on a dual-use scale. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, with respect to the physical quantity A, a configuration is possible in which the corresponding deviation A of the quantity is indicated by a “display surface A” 0501 located outside the clock face so as to surround such a dial. With respect to the physical quantity B, a configuration is possible in which a corresponding deviation of the quantity B is indicated by a “display surface B” 0502 located outside the display surface A so as to surround such a surface. In the case where the aforementioned configuration is adopted, it is possible to use display surfaces that use different intervals corresponding to the information to be obtained about various physical quantities. More specifically, the display surface A may indicate a deviation in magnitude at 5 minute intervals, while the display surface B may indicate a deviation in magnitude at 12 hour intervals. Even in cases in which many physical quantities are controlled, the adoption of the above configurations makes it possible to understand the degree of achievement of the goal for each physical quantity at a glance.

<Specific Configuration>

[0029] FIG. 6 is a schematic drawing showing an example of a hardware configuration of the clock shown above. The operations for the hardware configuration blocks are explained later in this document with reference to FIG. 6.

[0030] As described in FIG. 6, the clock contains “CPU” 0601, “storage unit (storage medium)” 0602, “main memory” 0603, “interface” 0604 and “time display control circuit” 0605. The time display control circuit transmits and receives signals using “quartz generator "0606 and" time display mechanism "0607. It seems possible for the interface to receive information signals, etc. for physical quantities using "communication equipment" 0608. Various forms of programs stored in a storage unit or the like are executed by loading into the main memory. The configuration described above is connected through a data channel, which is the "system bus" 0609, and information is transmitted, received and processed.

(Concrete processing by the time display unit)

[0031] The CPU executes the “time display program” 0618, converts the signals received by the time display control circuit from the crystal oscillator into time display information, and stores the processing results in the time display control circuit. The time display control circuit reproduces a time display for the time display mechanism based on the above time display information.

(Specific processing by the physical quantity information obtaining unit)

[0032] The CPU executes the "physical quantity information obtaining program" 0619, performs the acquisition of physical quantity information from communication equipment via an interface, and stores the processing results at a predetermined main memory address.

(Specific processing by means of a unit for obtaining information about a stored physical quantity)

[0033] The CPU executes the "stored physical quantity information retrieval program" 0620, divides the "received target value information" 0624, which were stored in advance, by the length of the time period, which was also stored in the same way, and then saves the results by preliminary a specific main memory address. In addition, the obtained values resulting from the aforementioned process are multiplied by the time that has elapsed since the start of the time interval to the current time, and the results thereof are stored at a predetermined main memory address.

(Specific processing by means of a unit for obtaining information about the achieved value)

[0034] The CPU executes the “reached value information retrieval program” 0621, integrates the physical quantities obtained from the beginning of the time span to the current time, and stores the processing results at a predetermined main memory address.

(Concrete processing by the value deviation display unit)

[0035] The CPU executes the “value deviation program” 0622, subtracts the achieved value from the stored value of the stored physical quantity, and stores the processing results at a predetermined main memory address. After that, the CPU additionally executes the “value deviation display program” 0623 and performs processing to indicate the deviation of the value based on the above processing result.

<Process Flow of the First Embodiment>

[0036] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a first embodiment. The process flow in FIG. 7 contains the following steps. First, a scale display is performed to indicate a dual-use scale based on time (step S0701: time display step). Then, physical quantity information calculated from a predetermined time is obtained (step S0702: step of obtaining a physical quantity). Further, information on the average physical quantity is obtained in the form of the average value obtained as a result when the obtained target values are divided by the duration of the time interval, and information on the stored physical quantity to be obtained is calculated, calculated from a predetermined time to the current time (step S0703: a step of obtaining information about a stored physical quantity). Next, information about the achieved value is obtained, representing the value reached up to the current time for the value reached for the physical quantity controlled in a given time interval (S0704: step of obtaining information about the achieved value). The deviation of the quantity is calculated, which results when the value of the stored physical quantity is subtracted from the achieved value, and a scale is displayed indicating the dual-use scale based on the corresponding deviation of the quantity (S0705: step of displaying the deviation of the quantity).

[0037] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a change in a physical quantity indicated by a clock of the first embodiment. In FIG. 14, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents electrical power as the resulting physical quantity. In addition, the time period represents 5 minutes from 13:05 to 13:10, and the obtained target value during this period is 5/12 kWh. In the case where the above condition applies to watches with a 60-stroke dual-use scale, the number of strokes for the relevant time interval is 5. Thus, a physical quantity equivalent to one stroke of the dual-use scale is 1 kW, and the stored physical quantity is 1/12 kWh

[0038] As described in FIG. 14, the energy consumption at 13:05 is 2 kW (and the energy consumption is 2/50 kWh), the energy consumption at 13:06 is 4 kW (and the energy consumption is 4/60 kWh), and the consumption energy at 13:07 is 4 kW (and the amount of energy consumption is 4/60 kWh). That is, the achieved value for the corresponding three minutes is 2/12 kWh. At the same time, the stored physical quantity for 3 minutes is 3/12 kWh, as described above. Those. the deviation between the achieved value and the obtained target value is -1/12 kWh. Thus, in such a case, the deviation represented by the absence of 1 stroke below the value for the current time of the dual-use scale can be indicated. Based on this indication, users can recognize the need to take energy-saving actions to reduce energy consumption to a degree corresponding to 1 minute of consumption.

<Brief Description of the Results of the First Embodiment>

[0039] Adopting the appropriate clock configuration of the first embodiment makes it possible to indicate together the current time and the physical quantities to be monitored. Thus, even when users look at such watches in passing, it is possible for them to recognize visually the physical quantity that should be monitored and the current time in a unified way, and it is easy to understand to what extent the physical quantity that should be monitored at the current time has changed.

[0040] << Second embodiment >>

<Concept of the second embodiment>

[0041] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a clock concept of a second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the watches of the second embodiment are basically the same as those explained in the first embodiment. However, the watches of the second embodiment are characterized in that the dual-use scale consists of a light emitting unit using multi-color light emitting components. This configuration makes it possible to represent the physical quantity and time using a variety of colors.

<Functional Configuration of Second Embodiment>

[0042] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a second embodiment. As described in FIG. 9, the “clock” 0900 of the second embodiment comprises a “dual-purpose scale” 0901, “a physical quantity information obtaining unit” 0902, “a stored physical quantity information obtaining unit” 0903, a “time display unit” 0904, a “information information unit the value reached "0905," the value deviation display unit "0906, and the" light emitting unit "0907. The basic configuration is the same as the clock configuration explained in FIG. 2 for the first embodiment. Thus, explanations are provided later in this document with a central focus on the “light emitting unit”, which is not included in the configuration of the first embodiment.

[0043] The "Light Emitting Unit" supports a function for displaying information to be displayed on a dual-use scale using multi-color light emitting components. The expression “components of a multicolor light emitting block”, in particular, refers to components of a light emitting block that make it possible to emit multicolor light, such as LED elements and EL elements. It also refers to a display surface corresponding to the scales of the dual-use scale, which indicates the time and physical quantities to be monitored by means of the shape of the components of the light emitting or flickering light emitting unit, etc.

[0044] An example of a method for emitting light in a time display includes a method in which one stroke of a dual-use scale is added again to pass each unit of time (for example, 1 minute), and such a fragment becomes luminous. In addition, the following examples are also possible: a method in which, after the start of a predetermined time, the entire display surface of the dual-use scale becomes luminous, and the light emitting fragment corresponding to the stroke (s) indicating the current time for each passage of the corresponding time unit is turned off; a method in which only a dual-use barcode indicating the current time becomes luminous, or only a dual-purpose barcode indicating the current time becomes luminous in a color different from the color of other fragments, thereby providing the opportunity to attract users to a fragment of such stroke; and a method in which the corresponding fragment of the display unit blinks based on any of the methods described above. Accepting any of the configurations described above, the dual-use scale indicates both time and physical quantities that must be controlled in such a way that the scale is visible at the dark location in which the watch is located, as well as at a light location. Thus, it is possible for users to visually recognize the degree of achievement of the target stored physical quantity in relation to the achieved value, which should be monitored, as well as time.

<Specific Configuration>

[0045] FIG. 10 is a schematic drawing showing an example in which the functional configuration of the clock described above is implemented as hardware. The operations for the hardware configuration blocks are explained later in this document with reference to FIG. 10.

[0046] As described in FIG. 10, the clock contains “CPU” 1001, “storage unit (storage medium)” 1002, “main memory” 1003, “interface” 1004 and “time display control circuit 1005. The time display control circuit transmits and receives signals using quartz generator "1006 and" time display mechanism "1007. It seems possible for the interface to transmit and receive signals, etc. using the “communication equipment” 1008 and the “light emitting device” 1009. The configuration described above is connected through the data channel, which is the “system bus” 1010, and information is transmitted, received, and processed. In addition, the light emitting device comprises a plurality of light emitting elements corresponding to the number of strokes of the dual-use scale placed on a display unit with a function of displaying strokes of the dual-use scale. As described above, the specific clock configuration of the second embodiment is basically the same as the configuration of the first embodiment. In particular, the processes of the light emission control circuit and the light emitting device that are not included in the first embodiment are explained later in this document.

(Specific processing by light emitting unit)

[0047] The CPU executes the “light emitting program” 1027 and performs illumination of the light emitting elements corresponding to the above value deviation information for the light emitting device via an interface.

<Process Flow of the Second Embodiment>

[0048] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a second embodiment. The process flow in FIG. 11 contains the following steps. First, a scale display for indicating a dual purpose scale based on time is performed using light emitting means (S1101: a light emitting step for displaying time). Then, physical quantity information calculated from a predetermined time is obtained (step S1102: step of obtaining a physical quantity). Further, information on the average physical quantity is obtained in the form of the average value obtained as a result when the obtained target values are divided by the duration of the time interval, and information on the stored physical quantity to be obtained is calculated, calculated from a predetermined time to the current time (step S1103: a step of obtaining information about a stored physical quantity). Next, information about the achieved value is obtained, representing the value reached up to the current time for the value reached for the physical quantity controlled in a given time interval (S1104: step of obtaining information about the achieved value). The deviation of the quantity is calculated, which results when the value of the stored physical quantity is subtracted from the achieved value, and the display of the scale indicating the dual-purpose scale based on the corresponding deviation of the quantity is performed (S1105: step of displaying the magnitude of the deviation using the light emission).

<Brief Description of the Results of the Second Embodiment>

[0049] In addition to the results of the first embodiment, the watches of the second embodiment make it possible to indicate the time and physical quantities to be monitored in the form of light emission using a plurality of colors. Thus, the degree of achievement of the goal and time can be more easily understood.

<< Third Embodiment >>

<Concept of the third embodiment>

[0050] The watches of the third embodiment are basically the same as those explained in the second embodiment. In addition, the clock of the third embodiment is characterized by the additional presence of a light emitting control unit that controls the light emitting unit so that a region of the scale representing a higher value than the value for the current time and a region of the scale representing a lower value than the value for the current time , become luminous in various predefined colors. Such a configuration makes it easy to recognize, solely on the basis of the colors of illumination of the dual-use scale, and without the need to specifically read the dual-use scale, whether or not the achieved value is currently higher or lower than the stored physical quantity.

<Functional Configuration of Third Embodiment>

[0051] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a clock function block of a third embodiment. As described in FIG. 12, the “clock” 1200 of the third embodiment comprises a “dual-use scale” 1201, “a physical quantity information obtaining unit” 1202, “a stored physical quantity information obtaining unit” 1203, “a time display unit” 1204, “a information receiving unit the value reached "1205," a value deviation display unit "1206, and a" light emitting unit "1207 and a" light emission control unit "1208. The basic configuration is the same as the clock configuration explained in FIG. 9 for the second embodiment. Thus, explanations are provided later in this document with a central focus on the “light emission control unit”, which is not included in the configuration of the second embodiment.

[0052] The "light emission control unit" comprises a control function, so that a region of the scale representing a higher value than the value for the current time, and a region of the scale representing the lower value than the value for the current time become luminous with various predetermined colors . The expression "... become luminous in various predetermined colors" refers to methods in which, when the deviation of the value is indicated on the area of the scale representing a higher value than the value for the current time, the display glows in red, and in the case when the deviation of the value is indicated on the area of the scale representing a lower value than the value for the current time, the display glows in blue, for example. Users recognize whether or not the achieved value exceeds the stored physical quantity based on the differences between the above colors and react accordingly based on the corresponding results. Thus, it is desirable to choose different colors, such as red and blue, or black and white, as the colors used for the respective results, so that users can easily recognize the difference between such results.

<Specific control device configuration>

[0053] The hardware clock configuration of the third embodiment is basically the same as the clock configuration of the second embodiment, explained with reference to FIG. 10.

(Specific processing by the light emission control unit)

[0054] The CPU performs the “light emitting control routine” 1028. In the case where the above-mentioned light-emitting elements are turned on, the CPU performs processes for turning on the light-emitting elements with different color information for a region of the scale representing a higher value than the value for the current time and region a scale representing a lower value than the value for the current time.

<Brief Description of the Results of the Third Embodiment>

[0055] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a process flow for a watch of a third embodiment. The process flow in FIG. 13 contains the following steps. First, a scale display for indicating a dual-use scale based on time is performed using light emitting means (S1301: a light emitting step for displaying time). Then, information about the physical quantity calculated from the predetermined time is obtained (step S1302: the step of obtaining the physical quantity). Further, information on the average physical quantity is obtained in the form of the average value obtained as a result when the obtained target values are divided by the duration of the time interval, and information on the stored physical quantity to be obtained is calculated, calculated from a predetermined time to the current time (step S1303: a step of obtaining information about a stored physical quantity). Next, information about the achieved value is obtained, representing the value reached up to the current time for the value reached for the physical quantity controlled in a given time interval (S1304: step of obtaining information about the achieved value). The deviation of the quantity is calculated, resulting when the value of the stored physical quantity is subtracted from the achieved value, and a scale display indicating the dual-use scale based on the corresponding deviation of the quantity is performed, and the luminous display is performed using different colors depending on whether or not the corresponding value is a positive character or a negative character (S1305: a step of displaying a deviation of a quantity by controlling the color of the light emission).

<Brief Description of the Results of the Third Embodiment>

[0056] The clock of the third embodiment simplifies recognition based solely on the colors of illumination of the dual-use scale, and without the need to specifically read the dual-use scale, whether or not the achieved value is currently higher or lower than the stored physical quantity.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0057] 0101 hour hand

0102 Time Display

0103 Value deviation display

0104 hour hand

0105 Time Display

0106 Value deviation display

0301 Time Display

0302 Value deviation display

0401 Time Display

0402 Display deviation values

0503 hour hand

0504 Time Display

0505 Display deviation values

0506 Display deviation values

0610 Time Display Program

0611 Physical quantity information program

0612 Program for obtaining information on stored physical quantity

0613 Program for obtaining information on the achieved value

0614 Value Deviation Program

0615 Value deviation display program

0616 Information on the received target values

0617 Timeline Information

0625 Timeline Information

0801 hour hand

0802 Time Display

0803 Display of deviation of quantity

1011 Time Display Program

1012 Physical quantity information program

1013 Program for obtaining information on stored physical quantity

1014 Value Achievement Program

1015 Variation Deviation Program

1016 Value deviation display program

1017 Light emission program

1018 Light emission control routine

1019 Information on the obtained target values

1020 Timeline Information

1021 time display program

1022 Physical quantity information program

1023 Program for obtaining information on stored physical quantity

1024 Program for obtaining information about the achieved value

1025 Variation Deviation Program

1026 Variation deviation display program

1029 Information on the obtained target values

1030 Timeline Information

Claims (9)

Watches containing dual-use scale for the combined representation of a physical quantity, which should be controlled by using the accumulated target value presented for a point in time and a time interval; a unit for obtaining a physical quantity that receives information about a physical quantity related to time; a target accumulated value obtaining unit that obtains a cumulative target value indicating a physical quantity to be accumulated in a time span by the current time by using an average physical quantity calculated by dividing the accumulated target value in a time span by the duration of the time span; a time display unit that displays time on a dual-use scale without using the minute hand; a unit for obtaining a resultant accumulated quantity that receives a resultant accumulated quantity denoting a value accumulated up to the current time for a physical quantity to be controlled in said time period; a difference value display unit that displays a difference value obtained by subtracting the target accumulated value up to the current time in the same time interval from the obtained resulting accumulated value, setting the present time displayed on the dual-use scale as a starting point earlier than the present time, when the difference value is positive, and later than the present time, when the difference value is negative; and a radiation control unit that controls the radiation unit in such a way that the color of the radiation of the previous region of the scale and the color of the radiation of the next region of the scale are different; wherein the dual-use scale consists of a radiation unit formed by multi-color emitting components.

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